Last night I finished reading I Am Legend. I picked it up mostly because I read about the alternate ending of the Will Smith movie, which some criticized for not following the spirit of the book. I have mixed feelings. (warning: spoilers for both the book and movie follow) In the pro-book corner: Conceptually, I'd… Continue reading I Am Legend: Book vs. Movie Analysis
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Mythology in Movies: The Norse
Unlike Greek mythology, which was characterized by the meddling of gods in the affairs of mortals, Norse mythology centered more on the gods' conflicts with each other and with other mythical beings, such as giants, world-encompassing sea monsters, eight-legged horses, dwarves, and elves. While not quite as popular as Greek myths, tales of Norse gods have… Continue reading Mythology in Movies: The Norse
Young Adult – A Lost Soul To Root For
"Sometimes in order to heal...a few people need to get hurt." The advertising campaign for Young Adult gave audiences the misconception that this would be another midlife crisis comedy. It's not. Its realistic honesty delves into dark territory, digging deep into a place we’ve all been to, whether we acknowledge it or not. Mavis Garey… Continue reading Young Adult – A Lost Soul To Root For
Mythology in Movies: The Greeks
I've always loved myths and legends - Greek, Roman, Norse, Arthurian. As a kid I read and re-read fascinating stories, punctuated by beautiful artwork, in D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths, Usborne's Norse Myths and Legends, Mary Stewart's Merlin Trilogy. Eventually I graduated to reading the classics, listening to Wagner's Ring Cycle, and playing Wrath of the… Continue reading Mythology in Movies: The Greeks
The selection of horror movies on Instant Watch is pretty dismal.
I spent the majority of last week buried under a pile of phlegmy tissues. Which means lots of Netflix. With the exception of two brief interludes (for Fifth Element and... Morning Glory....), for some reason those sickbed hours were spent wholly within the Instant Watch trove of horror films. In case you a) cancelled your Netflix… Continue reading The selection of horror movies on Instant Watch is pretty dismal.
The Bourne Legacy is FANTASTIC
This movie is exactly what it needed to be. I know some people are disappointed about Matt Damon's absence from the newest Bourne installment, but frankly, I don't miss him. The first three movies were great, but (particularly after TDKR) I really am not interested in seeing anymore despondent, heartbroken, angry bad-ass types beating up… Continue reading The Bourne Legacy is FANTASTIC
Why the special features of Amadeus are almost as awesome as the movie itself
I bought tickets to see Mozart's Don Giovanni today, and of course the first thing that came to mind was Amadeus. Because that is without a doubt the coolest movie ever made about Mozart. Maybe that sounds like faint praise, but I don't like to deal in absolutes ("BEST MOVIE EVERRRR!!!!!1"), it's too much pressure.… Continue reading Why the special features of Amadeus are almost as awesome as the movie itself
Total Recall is a mess.
I think we all saw this coming. On the upside, Kate Beckinsale is a badass, and when she's not hindered by the writers, with their pesky "plots" and "words," she's awesome to watch. Fans of the original, don't even play: you know Sharon Stone vs. Arnold Schwarzenegger was a joke. Not so here: Beckinsale's Michael… Continue reading Total Recall is a mess.
Beasts of the Southern Wild…the Game Changer of 2012
Beasts of the Southern Wild is the Game Changing Movie of 2012!
Link Roundup: The Amazing Spider-man
Michael C. at Serious Film has a great franchise throwdown, comparing the villains, the love interests, the origins, et al. The original wins by TKO. Eric Eisenberg has the same idea, but a different method leads to different results: He directly compares one Spidey to the next. I find his math questionable, particularly in judging… Continue reading Link Roundup: The Amazing Spider-man
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